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  "id": 2661943,
  "title": "Inter thrash Monza to launch Serie A title defence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/inter-thrash-monza-to-launch-serie-a-title-defence-2661943",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T22:15:49.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/inter-thrash-monza-to-launch-serie-a-title-defence-210323279.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Inter Milan launched a strong defense of their Serie A title with a 4-1 home win over promoted Monza on Saturday. Hakan Calhanoglu scored the opening goal just six minutes into the match. Monza equalized through Gustavo Varela in the 29th minute. Inter regained the lead in the second half with goals from Piotr Zielinski and Pio Esposito, who started in place of Marcus Thuram. Yann Bisseck sealed the victory in the 63rd minute. Inter coach Cristian Chivu acknowledged they were \"a bit rusty\" in the first half but regained their calm after the break. John Stones made his debut as a substitute, joining the club from England. The victory sets up Inter as clear favorites to retain the Scudetto.",
  "summary": "Inter Milan kicked off the defence of their Serie A title in emphatic fashion on Saturday, cruising to a 4-1 home victory over promoted Monza.Monza, back in the top flight after a season in Serie B, levelled through Gustavo Varela in the 29th minute.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Serie A | Inter 4-1 Monza: Quality shows in the end for Champions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/serie-a-inter-4-1-monza-quality-shows-in-the-end-for-champions",
        "published": "2026-08-22T18:30:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Inter begin title defence with win over Monza, Napoli beat Genoa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/inter-begin-title-defence-with-win-over-monza-napoli-beat-genoa",
        "published": "2026-08-22T18:58:46.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Inter thrash Monza to launch Serie A title defence",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/inter-thrash-monza-to-launch-serie-a-title-defence-2649599",
        "published": "2026-08-22T21:11:44.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Inter thrash Monza to launch Serie A title defence",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/inter-thrash-monza-to-launch-serie-a-title-defence-2671327",
        "published": "2026-08-22T22:50:15.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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